Opinion

Opinion and analysis from Pattrick Smellie, Peter Griffin, David Chaplin and Cameron Bagrie and a top-level group of New Zealand experts, including the BusinessDesk editorial team.
Reclusive Chandler brothers back in the headlines

Brian Gaynor: Reclusive Chandler brothers back in the headlines

The Kiwi-born billionaire behind the pro-Brexit thinktank the Legatum Institute is a big backer of what looks like a UK version of Fox News, called GB News.

Brian Gaynor 19 Jun 2021
Who gets to tell our stories?

Jehan Casinader: Who gets to tell our stories?

The would-be producers of a film about the Christchurch terror attacks made a lot of mistakes, but there are troubling elements to the ensuing condemnation too.

Jehan Casinader 19 Jun 2021
NZ – winning at unaffordable houses
Property

Shamubeel Eaqub: NZ – winning at unaffordable houses

It turns out we don’t need help from migrants to bid up house prices.

Shamubeel Eaqub 18 Jun 2021
Why you should care about how green Russell Coutts’ golf course is

Paul McBeth: Why you should care about how green Russell Coutts’ golf course is

The battle for green fairways on the Crown Terrace isn't just a case of super rich 'neighbours at war'.

Paul McBeth 18 Jun 2021